Revolutionary War WAI

British commander who led British troops through Long Island, Brooklyn, New York, & New Jersey.

Wrote the pamphlets Common Sense and The Crisis.

Known as the Swamp fox. He led a group of men who used guerrilla warfare. (The Patriot)

plan Engl cut off New Engl from rest US.,recaptured Ft Tic. for British & surrendered Saratoga.

Led force in the frontier to capture Kaskaskia, Cahokia, & Vincennes. He tricked the British.

Main author of the Declaration of Independence

British commander who won battles in South. He surrendered the British troops at Yorktown.

Commander of the Continental Army in the South. He split his army into two parts.

Disguised herself as a man, fought in battles. was wounded in battle, tended to own wounds.

Commander of the Am. ship the Bonhomme Richard. fought British. he refused to give up

Introduced the Virginian resolution for independence.

Name means traitor. one of Am. best generals. he was wounded at Quebec. He switched sides

Commander of the Continental Army. He had been a British officer in the French and Indian War.

Am. commander in New York. His troops surrounded the British - forced surrender at Saratoga.

German baron in Prussian Army. helped train the Am. army. taught them to march & improve aim.

Polish officer who led and trained the cavalry.

Known as Molly Pitcher. She took her husbands place in battle loading the cannons

1 first join cause of independence. He thought loyalists scared others not want independence.

French nobleman high ranking official in the Am. army. He paid for French ships & soldiers.

Conn. officer hanged, last words, “I only regret that I have but 1 life lose for my country!”

Governor Sp. Louisiana sent money & munitions to Americans. The Spanish attacked the Br, forts

Polish engineer who took charge of building fortifications at West Point.

King of England during the war.

a scientist, inventor & printer. He spent the war in France asking them for their support.